Friday, November 28, 2008

Today in Church History 11/28

--November 28, 1839 Washington, D.C. Joseph Smith arrived in the capital to present the Saintsâ™ petition to the United States federal government seeking redress for losses in Missouri.

--28-Nov 1841 Joseph Smith tells the 12 Apostles that The Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book and the keystone of our religion. [per Joseph Smith].

--November 28, 1841 Nauvoo, Illinois. At a meeting with the Twelve Apostles, Joseph Smith told the brethren âœthat the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.â

--November 28, 1842 Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith held a trial at his house that lasted all day concerning the unequal distribution of provisions among the temple workers.

--November 28, 1843 Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith and the brethren prepared a âœmemorialâ for the United States Congress that included an account of their history and grievances with the state of Missouri.

--1869 28 November Young Women program initiated under the title Young Ladies' Retrenchment Association.

--1869, November 28 Young Ladiesâ™ Retrenchment Association organized, forerunner of Young Women program.